If there was one component of Temple Oranges that most people neglect, it would be the rind. Now some people might be taken aback by such a statement since it infers there may be some use for the orange rinds. After all, what value could the rinds of the orange present? Actually, there are many different uses for these orange rinds and it is unfortunate that they are often overlooked. Did you know the rinds of Temple Oranges can be used for flavoring in food? Here is a lesser known way this is done: In order to sustain energy levels,…
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“Aren’t all oranges the same?” “An orange is an orange.” “There is no difference between a California orange and a Florida orange.” These statements are some common refrains that people make….inaccurately. No, not all oranges and the same. Where they grow and how they grow contribute to several significant differences among oranges and their “cousins” such as tangerines. Recently, more people have become aware of an excellent type the orange known as the Temple Orange. But, what is this unique fruit and why do people rave about it so much? Well, let’s try and explore what it is about Temple…
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If you want to lose weight you should try using a diet that has been proven to work like the Grapefruit Diet. Studies have shown that the Grapefruit Diet really does help you lose up to ten pounds in two weeks. For decades, ever since the 1930s, women and men have used the Grapefruit Diet to lose weight for a special event or to slim down before the summer bathing suit season starts. The Grapefruit Diet is relatively easy to follow as long as you have plenty of great tasting grapefruit to eat. You will need to eat half a…
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Ruby Red Grapefruit season ends this week! Get them while you can. They are worth it! Our winter was short and spring has quickly turned to summer as temperatures reach 90+ degrees this week in our area. That means we have to pick our premium Ruby Red Grapefruit a few weeks earlier than planned. If you haven’t tasted these Indian River beauties, you still have a few more days to order. Tuesday, May 6 is our order cutoff, so act fast. I’m eating as much grapefruit as I can You’ve probably seen our professional product photos, but I’d like to…
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Temple oranges and other citrus fruits keep you healthy by super charging your immune system and making it easier for your body to naturally fight off the colds and viruses that cause you to get sick. But you can also use Temple oranges, tangerines, grapefruit and other citrus fruits more directly to cure ailments of all kinds. The anti oxidants in Temple oranges combined with the potent vitamins and minerals can be used in many different ways to help you feel better immediately. If you are coming down with a late winter cold or the flu you should be eating…
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If you’re trying to find ways to save money on decorations for a spring wedding think about using fruit baskets to decorate at the reception instead of flowers. Especially if you’re having an outdoor reception fruit baskets are a much better decoration to use than flowers. Fruit baskets full of seasonal fresh fruit are a beautiful way to decorate any outdoor space from a park to a backyard or even at the beach. No matter what type of space your reception is being held at you can use fruit baskets to add some beautiful color and an elegant table decoration.…
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Though not as widely known as some other kinds of citrus fruits, the Honeybell is nonetheless possibly the most versatile and the most enticing. A unique variety of hybrid fruit, the Honeybell tangelo has risen from simple beginnings to become the fruit of choice for fruit connoisseurs worldwide. A Honeybell Is Born The Honeybell is actually a recent innovation in botany and agricultural engineering. Farmers working in Florida during the 1930s first created the Honeybell by cross-breeding the Duncan grapefruit with the Dancy tangerine. By mixing the two very dissimilar fruits, the Honeybell’s creators possibly hoped to produce a juicier…
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The name Honeybell is an English word. This name dates back far into the early history of British culture. It is the continuation of the female name Anabel. Anabel is a derivative of the word amablis, which is Latin for lovable. The Florida Honeybell prange is well deserving of its name. It is sweet, juicy and loved by many fruit enthusiasts. In fact, the Honeybell Orange is so lovable that many of us plan all year for its harvest. The history of the Honeybell orange is believed to have started as far back as 3,000 years ago in Southeast Asia.…
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The orange is the third most popular fruit in the world, after the tomato and the banana. Each year, citrus-growing countries around the world produce about one hundred and five million tons of oranges. Of the four states that grow oranges in America, Florida is the undisputed leader. The Sunshine State is responsible for more than two-thirds of the US orange crop. The history of the orange in Florida is a long and successful one. The first trees were planted there in 1513 by legendary Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon. The sweet tropical fruit became a hit in and around…
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One of the best known fruit drinks in the world always involves orange juice. If you look into any healthy fruit punch, you will likely see that there is a mixture of orange in there somewhere. Oranges are known to be rich in vitamins and nutrients. In them you can find potassium, vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid and vitamin B, also known as folic acid. Orange juice is made with a citrus fruit that has flavonoids, which are known to give the human body health benefits. Orange juices shouldn’t be drank on an empty stomach because the acid…